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Flashcards in Asceticism Deck (6)
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1
Q

What is Buddhism seen as?

A

A world renouncing religion

2
Q

What does Buddhism withdraw from?

A

Society

3
Q

What is withdrawing from society seen to be?

A

Saint like in nature

4
Q

Who will political movements often grow around?

A

Those who have renounced their religion

5
Q

Why are they withdrawing from society?

A

As the Buddha had set the example for them to do so

6
Q

What is an ascetic believed to be able to do?

A

They are believed to be able to do things others cannot